Resident Appreciation Day - President Ransdell with Students and Their Ransdell Bobbleheads
Resident Appreciation Day at Nick Denes Field
The Honors College throws a party for residents outside of Bates Runner Hall
Opening Convocation at M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, a first year student transition program. (photo: Clinton Lewis)
The Housing & Residence Life office is located in Southwest Hall. The front doors are across from DUC and Minton Hall.
About WKU Housing & Residence Life
The Department of Housing and Residence Life, in partnership with the student and the university community, will provide a premier living/learning experience that ensures student success.
Students are provided many opportunities to enhance their on-campus living experience:
- In-Hall Social & Educational Programming
- Student Employment
- First-Year Student Transition Program (M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan)
- Sustainability Initiatives
There is always something exciting going on in the life of our Residence Halls. Check back often to find out what new opportunities are being offered!
It's more than just a place to live!
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First Year Students
Welcome to WKU! Be sure to sign up for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, WKU's five-day orientation program for first year residential students! Learn more about M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan
If you plan on commuting to campus, we have a two-day orientation designed just for you, "MPC," The M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Commuter Program! Learn more about MPC
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Summer Office Hours:
May 14 - June 1
7:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday
June 4 - August 10
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday
7:30 am - 12:30 pm Friday
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Contact Us
Housing & Residence Life Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11093 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1093Phone: (270) 745-4359
Fax: (270) 745-6129
Email: hrl@wku.edu
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